Section 169-D:11 – Initial Appearance.
169-D:11 Initial Appearance. – I. An initial appearance shall be held not less than 24 hours nor more than 7 days from the filing of a legally sufficient petition. II. At the initial appearance, the court shall: (a) Advise the child in writing and orally of any formal charges; (b) Appoint counsel pursuant to […]
Section 169-D:12 – Appointment of Counsel; Waiver of Counsel.
169-D:12 Appointment of Counsel; Waiver of Counsel. – I. Absent a valid waiver, the court shall appoint counsel for the child at the time of the initial appearance. If the court believes that the minor has a cognitive, emotional, learning, or sensory disability, the court shall require the minor to consult with counsel. II. […]
Section 169-D:12-a – Repealed by 2020, 26:36, II, effective July 1, 2021.
169-D:12-a Repealed by 2020, 26:36, II, effective July 1, 2021. –
Section 169-D:5-b – Consent Order.
169-D:5-b Consent Order. – I. At any time after the filing of the petition and prior to an order of adjudication pursuant to RSA 169-D:14, the court may suspend the proceedings upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party, and continue the case under terms and conditions established by the parties […]
Section 169-D:5-c – Voluntary Services.
169-D:5-c Voluntary Services. – The department shall assess whether to offer the child and family, on a voluntary basis, any services permitted under RSA 169-D:17 except out-of-home placement of the child. The department may decline to offer services to a child or family if it concludes that the child does not meet the definition […]
Section 169-D:6 – Issuance of Summons and Notice.
169-D:6 Issuance of Summons and Notice. – I. (a) After a legally sufficient petition has been filed, unless the case is referred to the department pursuant to RSA 169-D:5 or a consent order is entered and approved, the court shall schedule an initial appearance and issue a summons, including a copy of the petition, […]
Section 169-D:7 – Failure to Appear; Warrant.
169-D:7 Failure to Appear; Warrant. – I. Any person summoned who, without reasonable cause, fails to appear with the child, may be proceeded against as in case of contempt of court. II. If a summons cannot be served or the party served fails to obey the same, and in any case where it appears […]
Section 169-D:8 – Temporary Custody.
169-D:8 Temporary Custody. – A child may be taken into temporary custody: I. Pursuant to a court order; or II. By a police officer or juvenile probation and parole officer when there are reasonable grounds to believe that a child has run away from his parents, guardian, or other custodian; or the circumstances are […]
Section 169-D:9 – Pre-adjudicatory Procedure.
169-D:9 Pre-adjudicatory Procedure. – I. Except in emergencies, the department, its agent, or any person or agency it designates shall determine whether voluntary service options are appropriate for the child and family. A referral for this determination may be made by any person permitted to bring a petition under RSA 169-D:5, I. To achieve […]
Section 169-D:9-a – Use of Alternative to Secure Detention.
169-D:9-a Use of Alternative to Secure Detention. – An officer may, with court approval, release a child to an alternative to secure detention as defined in RSA 169-B:2, pending the arrival of the parent, guardian, or custodian. The alternative program may release the child to the parent, guardian, or custodian upon their arrival. Any […]